Armbar
Photograph by Marcus O’Leary

Jiu-Jitsu Joint locks

Armbar

All levels
From mount

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An armbar is one of the most basic submissions you must know how to do. It’s one of the 5 basic submissions you learn in your first few classes at jiu jitsu school.

Steps

  • 1

    1. Grab the collar

  • 2

    2. Hip scape